Elon Musk's xAI has launched a new feature called Companions for Grok users, introducing characters like Ani, an anime-inspired goth girl, and Rudi, a whimsical red panda. Ani has rapidly gained popularity, inspiring fan art and discussions in the anime community. The company is looking for a Fullstack Engineer to further expand its offerings, focusing on creating scalable and engaging avatar experiences with advanced real-time media processing capabilities, suggesting more companions are on the way.
xAI launched its Companions feature for SuperGrok users, which is now available to all Grok iOS app users. Two companions released so far are Ani, an anime goth girl, and Rudi, a talking red panda. Ani has especially gained popularity with users worldwide due to her playful and flirtatious interactions, leading to fan art being shared online.
The job opening at xAI aims to fill a Fullstack Engineer position for the 'Waifus' project, focusing on building scalable and low-latency avatar experiences. The engineers will work on real-time media processing, performance optimization, and feature development for various platforms, indicating the company's intention to expand its lineup of companions.
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